Gyan Prakash and Jeremy Adelman, "Inventing the Third World: In Search of Freedom for the Postwar Global South" (Bloomsbury, 2022)
New Books in Critical Theory
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Reimagining History and Global Perspectives
The chapter explores forgotten histories and alternative perspectives overshadowed by Cold War biases, focusing on anti-colonial thinkers and the dynamics of the Third World post-Second World War. It emphasizes the need for a broader understanding of the global impact of the Cold War beyond superpower interactions, delving into tensions within the Third World project and the emergence of Fourth Worldism. The conversation traces back to Du Bois and the tricontinental concept, reflecting on struggles for equality and freedom shaping the 20th century beyond traditional Cold War narratives.
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